GTC's NutraFlora Receives GRAS Approval

GTC's NutraFlora Receives GRAS Approval

GOLDEN, Colo.--GTC Nutrition Co., based here, announced that its NutraFlorashort chain fructooligosaccharide ingredient has been named generally recognizedas safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Office of PremarketApproval. The GRAS approval allows the ingredient to be used in a wide array offoods.

"This recognition by the FDA confirms decades of scientific researchthat demonstrates NutraFlora is a safe food ingredient," said PatrickSmith, chief executive officer of GTC Nutrition Co. "This finding willallow food processors to take advantage of NutraFlora's many health benefits ina wide variety of foods." GTC noted that among the ingredient's healthbenefits are improved immune function, digestive function and absorption ofcalcium and magnesium. The company is online at www.gtcnutrition.com.